It’s not often that a mid-range phone has a feature that’s missing from almost all flagships. But that’s exactly what you’ll find on both of Xiaomi’s latest models. Despite the fact that the 13T costs £549/€649 and the 13T Pro £649/€799, they arguably both have more advanced displays than any iPhone or Samsung phone . That’s because their 6.67in OLED panels support refresh rates up to 144Hz, compared to 120Hz on the vast majority of high-end phones....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The ZTE Blade S6 Plus is a nice phablet for £200, but it doesn’t offer enough to make it worth an extra £50 on top of the standard model, which already has a large 5in screen. In comparison to that phone it’s lost some of the features we liked, and despite having a larger battery runtime still isn’t great. If you’re looking for a 5....

In a move that nobody expected, Paramount+ revealed that it will be adapting stories from Wattpad for the streaming service. That’s right. Wattpad. An online writing community where you can find fan fiction about Doctor Who, Marvel, Breaking Bad and even real people, including Harry Styles and former president Barack Obama (don’t go searching for it, I beg of you). With over 665 million stories sitting on there that can be written and uploaded by absolutely anyone, it is guaranteed that you will have to do some digging to find something that is both compelling and literate....

In summary: Tech Advisor reveals five simple techniques to dramatically improve Android phone photography, focusing on underutilized camera features rather than hardware limitations. These methods include using moderate digital zoom, HDR adjustments, locking focus and exposure, continuous shooting for moving subjects, and volume button shutter control. Implementing these tips helps reduce camera shake, capture better expressions, minimize distortion, and achieve more balanced lighting in everyday photos. Modern Android smartphones have amazingly good cameras on board....

Game of Thrones While many fans were left unsatisfied with the finale, Game of Thrones is nothing short of landmark television. Boasting a budget that would shame many movies, the show follows the fortunes of the Starks, Lannisters and Targaryens as the ruthlessly circle the Iron Throne in Kings Landing. Devilish court intrigue, epic battles, and heart-stopping moments like the infamous Rains of Castamere make it one of the cultural events of the past decade....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lots of ports (including USB4) Solid battery life Impressive matte screen Good fingerprint sensor Cons Loud fans Plain design Not available in the UK Our Verdict The Acer Aspire 5 is a solid all-rounder, but it doesn’t excel in any particular area. While that makes it a good choice for everyday usage, those with specific requirements or a desire for a stylish design should look elsewhere....

Day 2 of CES 2021 has seen two companies team up for some of the most interesting announcements of the all-digital event so far. But this isn’t one of those limited edition versions of a product that’s already available – quite the opposite. You may have seen that AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 Series laptop chips have just launched, and here are some of the first devices that they’ll run on. Acer’s new Aspire 5 and Aspire 7 laptop, alongside the updated Nitro 5 gaming hardware, will all be powered by the US company’s new silicon....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent screen Plenty of features Long battery life Very cheap Cons App is a bit busy An odd storage bug AI assistant a bit disjointed Our Verdict The Amazfit Bip 6 is a strong upgrade on the Bip 5 with solid all-around performance and features, making it one of the best budget smartwatches you can buy right now. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Alexa responds quickly Better bass than 3rd-gen Dot Cons Sound quality not the best Light ring can be easily blocked Our Verdict The entry-level Echo Dot is great value and Alexa is more responsive than on the 3rd-gen Dot. As with the third generation, you have a choice of two models, one without a clock display and one with. Because the two devices are identical apart from the display – and price – we decided to cover them both in a single review....

With the release of the new 13in MacBook Pro models with their Magic Keyboards (i.e., with scissor switches) Apple no longer sells a MacBook with a butterfly switch keyboard. It marks the end of a five year experiment where the company tried to change the way it built keyboards on its laptops. As of today, it failed. It’s good for you, though. It means any MacBook you buy new from Apple is going to have an excellently tactile keyboard with stable keys and a good feel....

Three scientists at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana have analysed the commercially available silicone wristbands of the most popular smartwatches. The findings are worrying, with high concentrations of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) detected in some of them. These substances break down slowly in the body and can accumulate to considerable levels over time. The consequences are still being researched, but the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of such effects as increased cholesterol levels, changes in liver enzymes, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, kidney and testicular cancer....

Apple is finally making its Apple TV+ streaming service available on Android smartphones and tablets . It’s been a little over five years since Apple TV+ first launched as Apple’s answer to Netflix, during which time its has popped up in app form on numerous third party streaming boxes and smart TVs. Despite this, we still don’t have a dedicated app for Android devices – or we didn’t until now....

While most of Apple’s new iPhones, iPads and other devices get leaked to some extent ahead of launch, today’s new product was not on anyone’s bingo card for 2025. The product in question is Apple’s new iPhone Pocket and I’m thoroughly baffled by this thing. So much so that I had to check the calendar to be absolutely sure it was November and not 1 April. Sure enough, it isn’t an April Fool’s joke; it’s a new way of storing and carrying your beloved iPhone....

Having the latest phone is much like having a new car parked in your drive. You might not really need it, but it’s nice if you can afford it. Right now, the high cost of living means spare money is – for many people – a luxury they no longer have. And that could mean a brand new phone is off the cards. If you’re in need of an upgrade but don’t feel like risking hundreds on a second-hand ebay purchase, then you’ll be pleased to know that refurbished phones are a fantastic alternative....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At around £1500 the G751 is a battleship in mobile gaming, in build quality, looks and firepower. We’ve seen costlier machines but this Asus is a bargain in relative terms, a solid desktop replacement and a bruiser of a games station. Best Prices Today: Asus G751T-T717H There’s been a turnabout in gaming laptops lately, and hulking great gaming stations are no longer de rigeur....

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is among the best gaming phones on the market, offering a top-end mobile gaming experience with a high refresh rate display, powerful internals and more accessories than you can shake a stick at. The Asus ROG Phone 5s range looks to continue that trend, upgrading some of the core elements of the gaming phone to take advantage of new chip announcements from Qualcomm. Here’s all there is to know about the Asus ROG Phone 5s range right now, including features and specs, along with confirmed UK and US availability....

Following the launch of the ZenFone AR a couple of months ago, Asus has announced a new Android phone and called it the ZenFone 4. That’s a name Asus has used in the past, which rather confuses things. When is the ZenFone 4 release date? There’s a second model the ZenFone 4 Max. The Max refers to a huge 5000mAh battery, not a larger screen. You can see the full specs of both phones below....

Avengers: Infinity War shook up the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a pretty major way, and fans are waiting with bated breath to find out just how Avengers 4, aka Endgame, is going to carry the story forward. It’s been a long time coming, but the film is finally here, and you can go see it right now if you want to. Read on to find out how to get tickets, who’s in the cast, and watch the trailers....

Out now in the UK and the US, the Avengers are assembling for the third time in Infinity War, the first part of the two-part culmination of the eleventy billion films so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is not to be confused with The Avengers Project , the upcoming videogame take on the characters which may or may not tie directly into some of the films. Blu-ray release date Avengers: Infinity War is out on home entertainment everywhere right now....

Starting any business always has its difficulties, particularly when it comes to managing different aspects of the business as a first-time small business owner. However, the growing era of technology means that there are several useful apps available to minimise the work you have to do. From remote collaboration to account and social media management, a number of these apps are at your service for free. It’s a good idea to consider what areas of the business can easily be simplified or automated with such tools so that you can find the right apps for you....